As Buttonsplus indicates we can veer off the buttons theme occasionally. Today we are delving into my Sewing Related Items Collection which I also love. It includes many things that I have acquired over the years at Antique fairs, opp shops and gifts. Also included are some items that I have made over the years. I hope you may find these interesting too. There are a lot of happy memories for me surrounding this collection.
VICTORIAN SEWING BOX
I made this sewing box many years ago and it was rather fiddly. The lining fabric was a piece of old fabric of my mother’s and I loved the bright colours. I embroidered the lid to compliment this. The overall effect is quite pleasing.
WOODEN BOX OF NEEDLES
This box has a label on the top saying The National Needlecase. I guess it was probably made in England. I have not seen another one like it.
GAY NINETIES BUTTON
This button also has a purple stone in the centre. I do love purple. The brass has been very decoratively pressed with a pleasing design both in the centre and the border. The cut outs add to the design. It measures a little over 4 cm.
GAY NINETIES BUTTON
I think purple is a very Regal colour and the stone set in the centre of this button compliments the decorative circle around it. It has a Fleur de lys type border and overall is a nice button.
GAY NINETIES BUTTON
The stone in the centre of this Gay Nineties button is a pretty Emerald green. The button is made of pressed brass and has a cut out design which is rather effective. The border is perfectly plain.
WHITE GLASS BUTTONS
Here is a little group of white glass buttons. They are mostly moulded with cherries, flowers and a dog design. They have been painted but a lot of the paint has worn off which is often the case. They would be really nice in pristine condition.
CUT STEELS BUTTONS
These two buttons are completely made up of Cut Steels. The first one is more open than the other swirly designed one. You can see in the back view where the steels are rivetted onto a metal back plate.
GAY NINETIES BUTTON
The square purple stone in the centre of this button contrasts nicely with the gold surround. It has a very decorative border and a Japanned back ( tin coated with layers of black paint ) It comes from the 1890’s period (hence the name) and measures 4 cm. so is quite large.
CUT STEELS BUTTON
This brass button has a lot of open work and six cut steels incorporated into the design. The cut steels are made from old Horseshoe nails. They are certainly well polished up. You can see where they are rivetted into the back of the button.